For almost 25 years, Scott H. Greenfield has represented clients charged with crimes or the targets of investigations in state and federal courts across the United States. Scott has been awarded an AV rating, the highest possible, from Martindale Hubbell, and is recognized in “Who’s Who” in the world, America and American Law. He has served as a legal expert and analyst for television news shows from “60 Minutes” to “20/20”, and ABC, NBC, CBS, BBC, Court TV and Fox.
Scott’s cases have been the subject of a book, magazine articles and television shows. Scott is regarded as one of a handful of top criminal defense lawyers who excels in both trial work and appeals. His written work is considered some of the best in the nation, often writing Op-Eds, Amicus briefs and Editor Letters for Bar Associations and other well known lawyers. Scott is a lawyer’s lawyer, representing other attorneys, their family members and even judges when they find themselves in a jam.
RESUME
1992-Present - Litigation, Criminal Defense, White Collar Defense, Investigations, Consulting, Crisis Management.
Extensive jury trial and appeal experience.
1983-1992 Partner, Meyer & Greenfield (Meyer, Greenfield & Moriarty, 1985)
Education: Cornell University, BS in Industrial and Labor
Relations, 1979
New York Law School, JD Cum Laude, 1982
1983 Admitted to practice law in the State of New York, Appellate Division, First Department.
Additional Bar Admissions: Supreme Court of the United States, United States Courts of Appeal, Second and Third Circuits, United States District Courts, SDNY and EDNY.
Admitted pro hac vice in various State and Federal Courts, including Alaska, Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina, California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
Former Vice President, Director and Chair of Amicus Committee, New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Who's Who in the World, in America and in American Law.
Legal Analyst for many network news programs and news magazines.
Current or Former Member, New York State Bar Association, New York Criminal Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association.
Arbitrator, New York County Civil Court, Small Claims Part, 1987 to present.
Lecturer, Continuing Legal Education.
Lecturer, Columbia University Law School (High Profile Case Series),
Faculty, Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, Cardozo Law School.
Former Police Commissioner, Oyster Bay Cove, NY